If you only have a few days on the Big Island, choosing what to do can feel impossible. The island is massive, wildly diverse, and packed with experiences that seem to belong on different planets.

My must-do list?

🚲 Riding a bike through Kona Village — one of my favorite ways to slow down and soak in the atmosphere. Ocean views, swaying palms, and the kind of scenery that makes you forget to check your phone.

🌋 Watching the dramatic landscapes of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, where nature reminds you who’s really in charge.

🐠 Snorkeling in crystal-clear waters and meeting colorful marine life up close.

🌅 Chasing sunsets along the Kona Coast, because somehow every evening manages to outdo the last one.

☕ Visiting local coffee farms and discovering why Kona coffee has such a legendary reputation.

The Big Island isn’t the kind of place you visit once and check off a list. Every trip leaves me with a longer list of places I still want to explore.

What would be the first thing on your Big Island itinerary? ...

Some slow moments in Hawaii 🫶🏼 ...

Have you been to a black sand beach ?
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Punaluʻu beach is the most famous black sand beach of Hawaii. It’s great for seeing turtles ( I have seen several in the water ), sunbathing, coastal hikes or a nice picnic.
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I recommend visiting during morning hours ( anytime before noon) rather than afternoon because it often gets cloudy in afternoon hours since it’s a east facing beach.
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The magic of Kaua’i 🌿🌺✨

Located in the middle of the pacific, this little island packs a huge punch when it comes to stunning views and incredible experiences. I’ve been lucky enough to visit twice now 🥰

Each time was filled with lots of sporadic dumps of rain, beautiful rainbows in the clearing after, gorgeous hikes and insane views- if you can get yourself out to Kauai I 10/10 recommend 🫶🏻

📸 in collaboration with my two fav ppl- heykelseyj & drewchak - all edits & landscapes by me 🫶🏻 ...

Some Hawaiian magic from my little island of Oahu🌸 ...

Which do you prefer, the first photo using a fast shutter speed or the second photo using a slow shutter speed/long exposure?

I typically prefer long exposures for lava at night, but the first photo caught my eye. To me, the lava fountain resembled an ‘ohi’a flower, shown in the third photo. The ‘ohi’a is a native, endemic tree found only in Hawaii.

Episode 19. Captured 5/02/2025 at Volcano House

📍Halemaumau Crater, Kilauea Volcano. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Big Island Hawaii.

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